History of the Fire Companies of Frederick County, Maryland

Clarence Chip Jewell

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History PR
19 July 2021

History of the Americas; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Police & security services; Fire protection & safety; Local history

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Organized fire protection in Frederick County, Maryland, existed before the adoption of the Constitution. Follow the colorful history of the fire companies from the first fire engine in 1764 to the fire company militia units that were summoned to Harper's Ferry and fire halls used during the Civil War. Learn how the fire companies in Frederick County had statewide influence by organizing the Maryland State Firemen's Association in 1893. Read of the tradition of fire engines throwing water over the town clock--sometimes to test performance, other times just for bragging rights. Local author and volunteer firefighter Chip Jewell provides a snapshot of how each fire company was organized from the early 1800s to the most recent companies in the 1970s.

By: Clarence Chip Jewell
Imprint: History PR
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 386g
ISBN: 9781540248602
ISBN 10: 1540248607
Pages: 162
Publication Date: 19 July 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active